Jeramy Kitchen

Towards Liberty.

Legislative analysis, campaign finance, and the people shaping state policy; from someone who's been in the room.

"I shall never surrender or retreat… Victory or Death."
— William Barret Travis, The Alamo, 1836
President, Texas Policy Research Chief of Staff × 2 Army Veteran
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June 6, 2026 · Commentary · 6 min

Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Courage: Reflecting on D-Day

On June 6, 1944, ordinary men did extraordinary things in defense of freedom. This D-Day reflection honors the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Allied soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, changed the tide of World War II, and helped preserve Western civilization for future generations.

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Killdozer Day and the Fragile Line Between Liberty & Desperation

Killdozer Day is often remembered as a symbol of rebellion against government overreach, but its deeper lesson is about liberty, property rights, due process, and the dangers of citizens losing faith in peaceful remedies. The story of Marvin Heemeyer and Granby, Colorado, should not be treated as a celebration of destruction, but as a warning about what happens when local government power appears arbitrary, unaccountable, and disconnected from the people it governs.

June 4, 2026 · Commentary · 6 min
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When Conservatives Abandon Free Enterprise

As Texas conservatives debate data centers, the real test is whether they will defend free enterprise even when a project becomes politically unpopular.

May 29, 2026 · 5 min
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When Child Protection Becomes Internet Control

As lawmakers increasingly justify internet regulation in the name of child protection, conservatives should be careful not to trade parental authority for government control. From app store age verification laws to social media bans for minors, the growing push for state-managed online access raises serious concerns about privacy, free speech, data security, and the proper role of government.

May 29, 2026 · 6 min
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The Right’s Strange Romance With Monarchy

As America marks 250 years since declaring independence from monarchy, some on the populist right are flirting with the idea that the American experiment has failed. But calls for a king, Caesar, or centralized strongman are not a return to Christian order. They are a rejection of liberty, federalism, self-government, and the founding principles that made America worth preserving.

May 22, 2026 · 23 min
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§ 02 · The Byline

Husband, father,
concerned taxpayer.

A Texas Tech graduate and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, I've spent the last decade running liberty-focused campaigns, staffing Texas lawmakers, and working in public policy. I currently serve as President of Texas Policy Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to the legislative process and advancing liberty-based solutions that improve governance across the Lone Star State.

  • 2024 — Now President, Texas Policy Research
  • 2020 — 2021 Director of Legislative Affairs, Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • 2015 — 2020 Chief of Staff, Texas House (×2)
  • 2006 — 2014 Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army & Army National Guard
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